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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Pivot the tilt lever back and forth, while pulling the lever from the column.
  4. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column.
    Fig 1: Tilt Lever And Electrical Connectors
    G01720206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 2: Lower Trim Cover Screws
    G01720207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
  7. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
  8. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    Fig 3: Lower Trim Cover
    G01720208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  10. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 4: Upper Trim Cover And Mounting Screws
    G01720209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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